Eugene Pender Sr. is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fusion Investment Advisors, Sammons Securities Company LLC, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, alongside operating E.R. Pender & Associates, LLC since 2001. He is a member of the board of directors at Clearwater Yacht Club. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs an open-architecture investment platform and combines customized asset allocation models with fundamental and technical analysis to manage client portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Corico Mc Cray Sr. is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and AE Wealth Management, as well as operating McCray Enterprises & Associates, LLC. He is also a licensed independent agent for life and health insurance. Encompass More Asset Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party models, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis and manages approximately $582 million for around 4,000 clients.

Mark Collier is a financial advisor at Altitude Capital Management LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Oxford. Collier is also a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of various insurance products. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients, offering tailored portfolio management and consulting with no account minimums. The firm’s investment approach is individualized based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, using strategies such as asset allocation and dollar-cost averaging.

Dustin Rollins is a financial advisor at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked with firms including Fusion Capital Management, Precision Capital Management, and Horter Investment Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in college consulting and owns a tax preparation business. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves a diverse client base with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing an open-architecture platform and a broad range of investment strategies including equities, ETFs, options, and alternative funds.

James Huster is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2018 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in religious and community activities, serving as Assistant Rector at the Episcopal Church in St. Augustine, Florida. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individual, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, quantitative, and ESG analysis, and provides access to alternative investments and private securities alongside traditional holdings.

Edward Leonard is a financial advisor with Legacy Wealth Management, LLC in DeLand, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Legacy Wealth Management, he spent six years with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and seven years with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, Leonard owns and operates an online sports memorabilia business called ALLBASEBALLALLTHETIME and also works as an insurance agent selling life, disability, long-term care, and annuities insurance through Smart Financial Planning, LLC. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including model portfolios and customized approaches, and incorporates alternative and illiquid investments through affiliated and third-party managers.

William Brooks is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Before joining Virtue Capital Management in 2019, he worked at Secure Investment Management, Horter Investment Management, and Xexis, Inc. He is also involved in tax preparation advisory through Axe The Tax Services, LLC, and serves as an educator with the Association of Financial Consultants, a nonprofit hosting educational events. Virtue Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers by providing customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches through a multi-team model, offering ongoing monitoring, client education, and access to a range of investment programs and services.

Lawrence Nordmann is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cantella & Co., Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as President and a member of the Stewardship Committee for Waterstone Church, Inc. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, delivering investment advice through various programs including separately managed accounts and third-party money managers.

Jason Thornton is a financial advisor at Integrity Advisory Solutions with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Encompass More Asset Management LLC. Thornton is also CEO and co-founder of PL Marketing LLC, an insurance brokerage focused on Life Insurance and Annuities. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors, managing about $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and utilizes a range of asset-allocation strategies and third-party platforms.

Marci Hodge is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at Motiv8 Investments LLC and American Senior Benefits. In addition to her advisory role, she provides Medicare, life, and long-term care insurance policies as well as fixed annuities. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, retirement plans, and broker/dealer customers. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies and offers discretionary investment management, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan solutions.

Shannon Hill is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, Fairwinds Credit Union, and CUSO Financial Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering solutions such as asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Lloyd Coates Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and with SunTrust Investment Services since 1996. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, supported by AI-enabled equity research and inter-affiliate integration, to deliver its investment offerings.

Matthew Murphy is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Murphy Financial, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Certified Insurance Corp. He is also the owner of Benetas Wealth, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management resources while offering discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures.

Lanzhen Zhuang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with several organizations, including Elite & CEOs Inc, New CEOs Inc, Heartland Institute of Financial Education, and Wfgia. Zhuang also serves as president of New CEOs Inc and consults for the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers through multiple program platforms, managing approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Khalid Boyd is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fifth Third Bank NA, Insight Credit Union, and Wells Fargo. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Matthew Reynolds is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Benetas Wealth, BNY Mellon, LA Fitness, and the University of Central Florida. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a variety of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and back-office services, serving individual and institutional clients across the United States.

Sharon Combs is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Deland, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies since 2025 and owns Paradigm Financial & Insurance Services, LLC, which brokers non-registered insurance products. Additionally, she serves as an officer at All Florida Recovery of Central Florida, Inc., an asset recovery business. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages most of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Eric Geiger is a CFP® professional at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2020, and previously held roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, combining its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank.

Teresa Abramson is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with Bankers Life and its affiliates since 2020. Beyond her advisory role, she is involved in community and professional organizations, including serving as Corresponding Secretary for a philanthropic educational organization supporting women’s scholarships at Cottey College and participating in the West Volusia Chambers of Commerce and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and tailored asset allocation strategies that integrate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Michelle Meeks is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services since 2016. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Lake Mary, FL. Her career has been centered at Truist, including roles at Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver investment solutions across a wide client base.